CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Increase your Employability
Make your mark in your community
Fee for Service: $6,500
Course information
This Diploma of Community Services has been designed for people wishing to gain employment in community services, case management and/or social housing. Graduates work in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
After the completion of this course graduates will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Graduates will be able to provide direct support to individuals as well as groups. They also have the responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
- Lifestyle Support Worker
- Activities Officer
- Leisure and Recreational Activities Officer
- Diversional Therapy Assistant
- Community Leisure Officer
- Nursing Assistant
Entry requirements for the course include:
- Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent
- Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
- Must be able to obtain a federal police check
- Students may need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement
Course Duration:
- Class attendance is scheduled for all units over a period of 6-8 months
- Vocational placement is conducted over a 120 hour period (this is scheduled and planned with the student employer and vocational placement officer).
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service program
CHCCOM003 Work Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety with diverse people
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCDIS010 Provide person centres services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
Higher Level Skills:
Funded Concession: $100
Funded Non-Concession: $200
National – Fee for Service: $6,500
If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please contact one of our friendly Learning Consultants
Skills SA:
Funded Concession: $451.50
Funded Non-Concession: $903
National – Fee for Service: $6,500
If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please contact one of our friendly Learning Consultants
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